Assistant Chemical Health Counselor .4

Job Description

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Supervisor, provides client orientation services, and chemical health services. Provides assistance to clients for day-to-day care and performs related duties as assigned. Works with clients 18 and older, and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or GED

Experience: -

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to be insured to drive via Regions Hospital standards and policies.
- Complete medication management training and obtain CPR, AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Must
maintain certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be free of chemical use problems for a period of one year.*
- Must have successfully completed a background study in accordance with Minnesota Rule 11

*Rule 31 part 9530.6450, subpart 1, A and B. One year for paraprofessionals and all other staff with direct client contact. The time period begins to run on the date the employee begins receiving treatment services or the date of the last incident.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Enrollment in an education program that encompasses chemical health AA degree in Human Services preferred

Experience:
1 year of experience working with mental/chemical health population or a social service agency preferred.

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED

Experience: -

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to be insured to drive via Regions Hospital standards and policies.
- Complete medication management training and obtain CPR, AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Must
maintain certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be free of chemical use problems for a period of one year.*
- Must have successfully completed a background study in accordance with Minnesota Rule 11

*Rule 31 part 9530.6450, subpart 1, A and B. One year for paraprofessionals and all other staff with direct client contact. The time period begins to run on the date the employee begins receiving treatment services or the date of the last incident.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Enrollment in an education program that encompasses chemical health AA degree in Human Services preferred

Experience:
1 year of experience working with mental/chemical health population or a social service agency preferred.